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Compact, lightweight, ten times zoom AND viewfinder in one camera
Are there any compact, lightweight cameras that have both a good
telephoto capability (i.e. ten times zoom) and a viewfinder? I can find compact, lightweight cameras with ten times zoom, and compact lightweight cameras with viewfinders. But I have yet to find a camera that has all of these characteristics: • compact • lightweight • has at least a seven times zoom lens AND • has a viewfinder. I can hardly see the image on the monitors of cameras on sunny days because of all the light and glare – both in shooting mode and playback mode. It seems to me that any camera lacking a viewfinder is a camera for amateurs. And I don't understand why even amateurs wouldn't be bothered by this problem. I can't understand why consumers don't demand viewfinders. I was even told by a clerk at a photography store that viewfinders are less frequent on the new cameras! Robert |
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Compact, lightweight, ten times zoom AND viewfinder in one camera
On 2010-07-21 07:00:07 -0700, Robert Montgomery
said: Are there any compact, lightweight cameras that have both a good telephoto capability (i.e. ten times zoom) and a viewfinder? I can find compact, lightweight cameras with ten times zoom, and compact lightweight cameras with viewfinders. But I have yet to find a camera that has all of these characteristics: • compact • lightweight • has at least a seven times zoom lens AND • has a viewfinder. I can hardly see the image on the monitors of cameras on sunny days because of all the light and glare – both in shooting mode and playback mode. It seems to me that any camera lacking a viewfinder is a camera for amateurs. And I don't understand why even amateurs wouldn't be bothered by this problem. I can't understand why consumers don't demand viewfinders. I was even told by a clerk at a photography store that viewfinders are less frequent on the new cameras! Robert Well, if you will settle for 5X "optical zoom" there is the Canon G11. -- Regards, Savageduck |
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Compact, lightweight, ten times zoom AND viewfinder in one camera
"Savageduck" wrote in message
news:2010072107171522503-savageduck1@REMOVESPAMmecom... On 2010-07-21 07:00:07 -0700, Robert Montgomery said: Are there any compact, lightweight cameras that have both a good telephoto capability (i.e. ten times zoom) and a viewfinder? I can find compact, lightweight cameras with ten times zoom, and compact lightweight cameras with viewfinders. But I have yet to find a camera that has all of these characteristics: • compact • lightweight • has at least a seven times zoom lens AND • has a viewfinder. I can hardly see the image on the monitors of cameras on sunny days because of all the light and glare – both in shooting mode and playback mode. It seems to me that any camera lacking a viewfinder is a camera for amateurs. And I don't understand why even amateurs wouldn't be bothered by this problem. I can't understand why consumers don't demand viewfinders. I was even told by a clerk at a photography store that viewfinders are less frequent on the new cameras! Robert Well, if you will settle for 5X "optical zoom" there is the Canon G11. -- Regards, Savageduck ... or if you settle for less lightweight and less compact many DSLRs can be used with an 11x zoom (18-200mm) and have an optical viewfinder. David |
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Compact, lightweight, ten times zoom AND viewfinder in onecamera
On Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:00:07 +0000, Robert Montgomery wrote:
Are there any compact, lightweight cameras that have both a good telephoto capability (i.e. ten times zoom) and a viewfinder? I can find compact, lightweight cameras with ten times zoom, and compact lightweight cameras with viewfinders. But I have yet to find a camera that has all of these characteristics: • compact • lightweight • has at least a seven times zoom lens AND • has a viewfinder. I can hardly see the image on the monitors of cameras on sunny days because of all the light and glare – both in shooting mode and playback mode. It seems to me that any camera lacking a viewfinder is a camera for amateurs. And I don't understand why even amateurs wouldn't be bothered by this problem. I can't understand why consumers don't demand viewfinders. I was even told by a clerk at a photography store that viewfinders are less frequent on the new cameras! Robert Look at an EVF. And keep in mind that 'compact' and 'long zoom' are, to a large extent, contradictory. |
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Compact, lightweight, ten times zoom AND viewfinder in one camera
On Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:00:07 GMT, Robert Montgomery wrote:
Are there any compact, lightweight cameras that have both a good telephoto capability (i.e. ten times zoom) and a viewfinder? The LCD is a viewfinder, you can always use a collapsible hood to obviate the sun wash-out and glare. |
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Compact, lightweight, ten times zoom AND viewfinder in one camera
Robert Montgomery wrote:
Are there any compact, lightweight cameras that have both a good telephoto capability (i.e. ten times zoom) and a viewfinder? I can find compact, lightweight cameras with ten times zoom, and compact lightweight cameras with viewfinders. But I have yet to find a camera that has all of these characteristics: • compact • lightweight • has at least a seven times zoom lens AND • has a viewfinder. I can hardly see the image on the monitors of cameras on sunny days because of all the light and glare – both in shooting mode and playback mode. It seems to me that any camera lacking a viewfinder is a camera for amateurs. And I don't understand why even amateurs wouldn't be bothered by this problem. My guess is they are (at least I am), but short of starting your own camera company what's to be done. I have to assume the stuff on the shelves does well in the market. Once you get away from the shirt pocket sizes there are some choices less expensive than G11 or DSLR. I can't understand why consumers don't demand viewfinders. I was even told by a clerk at a photography store that viewfinders are less frequent on the new cameras! Robert |
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Compact, lightweight, ten times zoom AND viewfinder in one camera
On 7/21/2010 10:00 AM, Robert Montgomery wrote:
Are there any compact, lightweight cameras that have both a good telephoto capability (i.e. ten times zoom) and a viewfinder? I can find compact, lightweight cameras with ten times zoom, and compact lightweight cameras with viewfinders. But I have yet to find a camera that has all of these characteristics: • compact • lightweight • has at least a seven times zoom lens AND • has a viewfinder. I can hardly see the image on the monitors of cameras on sunny days because of all the light and glare – both in shooting mode and playback mode. It seems to me that any camera lacking a viewfinder is a camera for amateurs. And I don't understand why even amateurs wouldn't be bothered by this problem. I can't understand why consumers don't demand viewfinders. I was even told by a clerk at a photography store that viewfinders are less frequent on the new cameras! Forget "clerks in photography stores". Go down to Best Buy and look at what's on display. They should have at least two models with what you are looking for and may have others. Or if you are in or near NYC, go down to B&H. |
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Compact, lightweight, ten times zoom AND viewfinder in one camera
Savageduck wrote:
On 2010-07-21 07:00:07 -0700, Robert Montgomery said: Are there any compact, lightweight cameras that have both a good telephoto capability (i.e. ten times zoom) and a viewfinder? I can find compact, lightweight cameras with ten times zoom, and compact lightweight cameras with viewfinders. But I have yet to find a camera that has all of these characteristics: • compact • lightweight • has at least a seven times zoom lens AND • has a viewfinder. I can hardly see the image on the monitors of cameras on sunny days because of all the light and glare – both in shooting mode and playback mode. It seems to me that any camera lacking a viewfinder is a camera for amateurs. And I don't understand why even amateurs wouldn't be bothered by this problem. I can't understand why consumers don't demand viewfinders. I was even told by a clerk at a photography store that viewfinders are less frequent on the new cameras! Robert Well, if you will settle for 5X "optical zoom" there is the Canon G11. Thanks, Savage. I recently bought a Samsung PL-150, which has a five times zoom. I bought it for the front monitor, which allows for self-portraits, but I find that it doesn't zoom enough and it lacks a viewfinder. Robert |
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Compact, lightweight, ten times zoom AND viewfinder in one camera
Irwell wrote:
On Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:00:07 GMT, Robert Montgomery wrote: Are there any compact, lightweight cameras that have both a good telephoto capability (i.e. ten times zoom) and a viewfinder? The LCD is a viewfinder, you can always use a collapsible hood to obviate the sun wash-out and glare. Thanks, Irwell. Would a collapsible hood fit properly on all small digital cameras? Robert |
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Compact, lightweight, ten times zoom AND viewfinder in one camera
Rich wrote:
On Jul 21, 10:00 am, Robert Montgomeryinfo-bl...@northern-data- tech.net wrote: But I have yet to find a camera that has all of these characteristics: • compact • lightweight • has at least a seven times zoom lens AND • has a viewfinder. Check out the latest P&S offerings on Dpreview. www.dpreview.com Thanks. Does anybody know of any offhand? I've already looked considerably at http://www.photographyblog.com, but I can't find any. Robert |
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